Two of the top teams in 8-man football with match up this week as No. 4-ranked St. Philip hosts an undefeated Portland St. Patrick team that is an honorable mention choice in the newest Associated Press high school football rankings. That game will be Saturday at C.W. Post Field.

On Friday, a longtime rivalry is also on the schedule as Marshall goes to Harper Creek in an Interstate 8 contest.

Other key games on Friday include Portage Northern at Battle Creek Central, St. Joseph at Lakeview and Pennfield at Lumen Christi.

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2014 Lakeview High Football Season

A look at the 2014 Lakeview football season as the Spartans are currently 9-1 and playing in third round of playoffs

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Portage NorthernThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Lakeview football schedule

Week 1 - Portage Northern 28, Lakeview 24

Game: Lakeview at Portage NorthernWhen: Aug. 28

What happened: Lakeview led by 10 points in the fourth quarter, but several turnovers late allowed Portage Northern to score in the closing minutes to win the game. Spartans were led by Malik Schrad with 122 yards rushing and three touchdowns.What Enquirer said in preview: The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is down to 12 teams, but will still have two divisions. Lakeview will play in the East Division. Portage Northern is in the West Division, but is one of the Spartans four cross-over conference contests. The Huskies have been to the playoffs in four of the last five seasons.

2014 Record: Lakeview 0-1

Portage CentralThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Lakeview football schedule

Week 2 - Lakeview at Portage Central - ppd.

Game: Lakeview at Portage CentralWhen: Sept. 5

What happened: Due to poor weather and lightning in the area, Lakeview stayed at Portage Central until 10 p.m. before the game was called. Attempts were made to play the game the following day, but a time and/or officials were not available.What the Enquirer said in preview:
The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is down to 12 teams, but
will still have two divisions. Lakeview will play in the East Division.
Portage Central is in the West Division, but is one of the Spartans
four cross-over conference contests. The Mustangs have been to the playoffs in seven of the last eight seasons.

2014 Record: Lakeview 0-1

Battle Creek CentralThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Lakeview football schedule

Week 3 - Lakeview 37, Battle Creek Central 7

Game: Battle Creek Central at LakeviewWhen: Sept. 12

What happened: Lakeview scored two touchdowns on special teams and added three field goals by Jake Herbers. Dre'On Kemp had 84 yards on 21 carries for the Spartans. What the Enquirer said in preview: A major city rivalry for Lakeview, Battle Creek Central has been on the Spartans' schedule since 1963. The two teams are in the East Division of the SMAC. This is the Lakeview Hall of Fame Game.

2014 Record: Lakeview 1-1

MattawanThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Lakeview football schedule

Week 4 - Lakeview 38, Mattawan 12

Game: Lakeview at MattawanWhen: Sept. 19

What happened: Lakeview dominated the game on the ground with 407 yards rushing, while holding Mattawan to 103. Dre'On Kemp had 245 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, Matt Barrett had 15 tackles.What the Enquirer said in preview:
The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is down to 12 teams, but
will still have two divisions. Mattawan is new to the East Division and will play Lakeview as one of the Spartans
five division games. Mattawan missed the playoffs last year and has only been in the postseason twice since 2006.

2014 Record: Lakeview 2-1

Stevensville-LakeshoreThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Lakeview football schedule

Week 5 - Lakeview 27, Stevensville-Lakeshore 0

Game: Stevensville-Lakeshore at LakeviewWhen: Sept. 26

What happened: Lakeview forced seven turnovers in win, beating the No. 6-ranked Lancers. Skyler Nichols had two touchdown passes - to Tyreace Frederick and Dre'On Kemp - to lead the offense.

What the Enquirer said in preview:
The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is down to 12 teams, but
will still have two divisions. Stevensville-Lakeshore is in the West Division and will play Lakeview as one of the Spartans four cross-over conference games. Stevensville-Lakeshore had made the playoffs 17 straight seasons.

2014 Record: Lakeview 3-1

Kalamazoo CentralThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Lakeview football schedule

Week 6- Lakeview 47, Kalamazoo Central 6

Game: Lakeview at Kalamazoo CentralWhen: Oct. 3

What happened: Lakeview scored 34 points in first half on the way to one-sided win. Hunter Bost scored on his second block punt, fumble recovery of the season.

What the Enquirer said in preview:
The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is down to 12 teams, but
will still have two divisions. Kalamazoo Central is new to the East Division and will play Lakeview as one of the Spartans
five division games. The Maroon Giants haven't had a winning record since 2004.

2014 Record: Lakeview 4-1

Loy NorrixThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Lakeview football schedule

Week 7 - Lakeview 52, Loy Norrix 21

Game: Loy Norrix at LakeviewWhen: Oct. 10

What happened: Lakeview clinches playoff spot with fifth win of the season, playing an 8-game schedule. Spartans' Dre'On Kemp sets school record for rushing yards in a single game, plus adds five touchdowns.

What the Enquirer said in preview:
The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is down to 12 teams, but
will still have two divisions. Loy Norrix is in the East Division and will play Lakeview as one of the Spartans
five division games. It is the Homecoming Game for Lakeview. Loy Norrix hasn't had a winning record since 1998.

2014 Record: Lakeview 5-1

St. JosephThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Lakeview football schedule

Week 8 - Lakeview 35, St.Joseph 0

Game: St. Joseph at LakeviewWhen: Oct. 17

What happened: Lakeview shuts out previously state-ranked St. Joseph. Spartans came up with another special teams touchdown, a fumble recovery in the end zone by T.J. Fisk. Dre'On Kemp had 116 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

What the Enquirer said in preview:
The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is down to 12 teams, but
will still have two divisions. St. Joseph is in the West Division and will play Lakeview as one of the Spartans four cross-over conference games. St. Joseph has been in the playoffs in six of the last seven seasons.

2014 Record: Lakeview 6-1

Gull LakeThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Lakeview football schedule

Week 9 - Lakeview 51, Gull Lake 0

Game: Lakeview at Gull LakeWhen: Oct. 24

What happened: Lakeview clinched the outright title in the SMAC East, winning back-to-back division crowns for the program. First time football team has won back-to-back titles since 1991-92. Dre'On Kemp had 193 yards rushing on 10 carries with Malik Schrad adding 179 yards on nine carries.What the Enquirer said in preview:
The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is down to 12 teams, but
will still have two divisions. Gull Lake remains in the East Division and will play Lakeview as one of the Spartans
five division games. Gull Lake was last in the postseason in 2009.

2014 Record: Lakeview 7-1

MattawanThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Lakeview football schedule

First-round of playoffs: Lakeview 14, Mattawan 7

Game:Mattawan at LakeviewWhen: Oct. 31

What happened: A defensive battle, the game was scoreless at halftime. Lakeview opened second half with an 80-yard touchdown run by Dre'On Kemp. Spartans added game-deciding touchdown with 5:15 left on a quarterback keeper from five yards out by Skyler Nichols.What the Enquirer said in preview: Lakeview playing in a rematch of a game from regular season, which the Spartans dominated.

2014 Record: Lakeview 8-1

Portage NorthernThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at 2014 Lakeview football schedule

Second-round of playoffs: Lakeview 21, Portage Northern 0

Game: Portage Northern at LakeviewWhen: Nov. 7

What happened: Lakeview won its first district title in school history and advanced to the third round of the playoffs for the first time since 1983. Dre'On Kemp scored three touchdowns on offense and the defense came up with yet another shutout.What the Enquirer said in preview: Lakeview will face the only team it has lost to this season, falling to Portage Northern in the opening game of the season. Spartans are trying to get out of the second round of playoffs after losing at that level in 2013.

2014 Record: Lakeview 9-1

Bill Broderick

2015 Battle Creek Central Football Schedule

A look at the 2015 Battle Creek Central football schedule with the Bearcats playing in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference

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Stevensville-LakeshoreThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2015 Battle Creek Central football schedule

Week 1

Game: Stevensville-Lakeshore at BCCWhen: 7 p.m., Aug. 282014 Record: Stevensville-Lakeshore: 8-3Last season: Stevensville-Lakeshore beat BCC, 2-0Last 10 years vs. Stevensville-Lakeshore: 2-4The Skinny: The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is at 12 teams, but will still have two divisions. BCC will play in the East Division. Stevensville-Lakeshore is in the West Division, but is one of the Bearcats four cross-over conference contests. The Lancers have been to the playoffs every year since 1997.

Benton HarborThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2015 Battle Creek Central football schedule

Week 2

Game: BCC at Benton HarborWhen: 7 p.m., Sept. 42014 Record: Benton Harbor: 0-9Last season: BCC defeated Benton Harbor in regular season, 25-2 Last 10 years vs. Benton Harbor: 4-0The Skinny: The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is at 12 teams, but will still have two divisions. BCC will play in the East Division. Benton Harbor is in the West Division, but is one of the Bearcats four cross-over conference contests. The TIgers have not been to the playoffs since 1989. Benton Harbor has not won more than one game in a season since 2006.

LakeviewThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2015 Battle Creek Central football schedule

Week 3

Game: Lakeview at BCCWhen: 7 p.m., Sept. 112014 Record: Lakeview: 9-2Last season: Lakeview defeated BCC in regular season, 37-7 Last 10 years vs. Lakeview: 6-5The Skinny: A major city rivalry for Battle Creek Central, Lakeview has been on the Bearcats' schedule since 1963. The two teams are in the East Division of the SMAC. Lakeview has been to the playoffs the last three seasons.

Kalamazoo CentralThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2015 Battle Creek Central football schedule

Week 4

Game: Kalamazoo Central at BCC When: 7 p.m., Sept. 182014 Record: Kalamazoo Central: 1-8Last season: Kalamazoo Central lost to BCC in regular season, 34-21Last 10 years vs. Kalamazoo Central: 5-6The Skinny: The longest running rivalry west of the Alleghenies, Battle Creek Central and Kalamazoo Central have played more than 100 times over the years and continue the rivalry in the SMAC East.

St. JosephThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2015 Battle Creek Central football schedule

Week 5

Game:St. Joseph at BCCWhen: 7 p.m., Sept. 252014 Record: St. Joseph: 4-5Last season: BCC defeated St. Joseph, 21-10Last 10 years vs. St. Joseph: 2-3The Skinny: The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is at 12 teams, but will still have two divisions. BCC will play in the East Division. St. Joseph is in the West Division, but is one of the Bearcats four cross-over conference contests. The Bears have been to the playoffs in six of the last eight seasons.

Gull LakeThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2015 Battle Creek Central football schedule

Week 6

Game: BCC at Gull LakeWhen: 7 p.m., Oct. 22014 Record: Gull Lake: 4-5Last season: Gull Lake lost to BCC, 21-20Last 10 years vs. Gull Lake: 1-2The Skinny: The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is at 12 teams, but will still have two divisions. BCC and Gull Lake will play in the East Division. Gull Lake joined the SMAC three years ago after a successful run in the Wolverine Conference. The Blue Devils, however, haven't had a winning record since 2009.

MattawanThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2015 Battle Creek Central football schedule

Week 7

Game: Mattawan at BCCWhen: 7 p.m., Oct. 92014 Record: Mattawan: 6-4Last season: Mattawan beat BCC, 13-6Last 10 years vs. Mattawan: 0-3The Skinny: The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is at 12 teams, but will still have two divisions. After playing in the West Division, Mattawan has moved to the East Division in 2014. Mattawan has only made the playoffs in three of the last seven seasons.

Portage NorthernThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2015 Battle Creek Central football schedule

Week 8

Game: BCC at Portage NorthernWhen: 7 p.m., Oct. 162014 Record: Portage Northern: 7-4Last season: Portage Northern beat BCC, 7-0Last 10 years vs. Portage Northern: 3-4The Skinny: The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is at 12 teams, but will still have two divisions. Portage Northern is in the West Division. The Huskies have made the playoffs in five of the last six seasons.

Loy NorrixThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2015 Battle Creek Central football season

Week 9

Game: BCC at Loy Norrix When: 7 p.m., Oct. 232014 Record: Loy Norrix: 1-8Last season: Loy Norrix lost to BCC, 18-15Last 10 years vs. Loy Norrix: 6-3The Skinny: The Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference is at 12 teams, but will still have two divisions. Loy Norrix will be one of BCC's five division games. The Knights have been 1-8 each of the last two years.

Bill Broderick

2014 Pennfield High Football Schedule

A look at the 2014 Pennfield football schedule. The Panthers play in the Interstate Eight Athletic Conference

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OlivetEnquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Pennfield football schedule

Week 1

Game: Pennfield at OlivetWhen: 7 p.m., Aug. 282013 Record: Olivet: 10-2Last season: Pennfield defeated Olivet, 15-14 in regular seasonLast 10 years vs. Olivet: 7-1The Skinny: With a new conference Pennfield needed to find two non-conference games to add to the schedule. The Panthers were able to grab a former rival from the KVA in Olivet, which has also left that league to play in the Greater Lansing Athletic Conference. Olivet shared the KVA title with Pennfield last season and advanced to the playoffs.

PennfieldThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Pennfield football schedule

Week 2

Game: Pennfield at Parma WesternWhen: 7 p.m., Sept. 52013 Record: Parma Western: 2-7Last season: Pennfield did not play Parma Western last season; Pennfield last played Parma Western in 1988, losing 31-7Last 10 years vs. Parma Western: 0-0The Skinny: With a new conference Pennfield will play seven Interstate Eight games, including facing several teams for the first time in years. Parma Western has struggled as a football program, last making the playoffs in 1986.

ColdwaterThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Pennfield football schedule

Week 3

Game: Coldwater at Pennfield When: 7 p.m., Sept. 122013 Record: Coldwater: 5-5Last season: Pennfield did not play Coldwater last season; Pennfield last played Coldwater in 1978, winning 15-8Last 10 years vs. Coldwater: 0-0The Skinny: With a new conference Pennfield will play seven Interstate Eight games, including facing several teams for the first time in years. Last season, Coldwater made it back to the playoffs for the first time since 1986.

MarshallThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Pennfield football schedule

Week 4

Game: Pennfield at MarshallWhen: 7 p.m., Sept. 192013 Record: Marshall: 2-7Last season: Pennfield did not play Marshall last season; Pennfield last played Marshall in 2008 in the playoffs, losing 20-19Last 10 years vs. Marshall: 0-1The Skinny: With a new conference Pennfield will play seven Interstate Eight games, including facing several teams for the first time in years. Marshall is expected to become a new rival for Pennfield as they are close geographically. Marshall last played in the postseason in 2012.

Harper CreekThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Pennfield football schedule

Week 5

Game: Harper Creek at Pennfield When: 7 p.m., Sept. 262013 Record: Harper Creek: 7-3Last season: Pennfield did not play Harper Creek last season; Pennfield last played Harper Creek in 2000, losing 21-0Last 10 years vs. Harper Creek: 0-0The Skinny: Pennfield is a city rival of Harper Creek, that has rarely met on the football field. That will change with the start of the Interstate Eight. The two teams played a short-lived four-game series in football in the late 1990s. Harper Creek has made the playoffs every year since 2009.

Jackson NorthwestGannett

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Pennfield football schedule

Week 6

Game: Pennfield at Jackson NorthwestWhen: 7 p.m., Oct. 32013 Record: Jackson Northwest: 5-4Last season: Pennfield did not play Jackson Northwest last season; Pennfield last played Jackson Northwest in 1966, winning 45-13Last 10 years vs. Jackson Northwest: 0-0The Skinny: With a new conference Pennfield will play seven Interstate Eight games, including facing several teams for the first time in years. Jackson Northwest previously played in the Capital Areas Activities Association Gold Division. The Mounties haven't made the playoffs since 1993.

CharlotteGannett

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Pennfield football schedule

Week 7

Game: Charlotte at PennfieldWhen: 7 p.m., Oct. 102013 Record: Charlotte: 7-3Last season: Pennfield did not play Charlotte last season; FIrst meeting between the two schools.Last 10 years vs. Charlotte: 0-0The Skinny: With a new conference Pennfield will play seven Interstate Eight games, including facing several teams for the first time in years. Charlotte previously played in the Capital Area Activities -Gold Division. The Orioles went to the playoffs the last two seasons.

Lumen ChristiThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Pennfield football schedule

Week 8

Game: Pennfield at Lumen ChristiWhen: 7 p.m., Oct. 172013 Record: Marshall: 2-7Last season: Pennfield did not play Lumen Christi last season; Pennfield last played Lumen Christi in 2004 in the playoffs, losing 34-17Last 10 years vs. Lumen Christi: 0-1The Skinny: With a new conference Pennfield will play seven Interstate Eight games, including facing several teams for the first time in years. Lumen Christi is a former playoff rival of Pennfield as the two teams played four out of five seasons in the early 2000s. Lumen Christi has made the playoffs every year since 1992.

PennfieldEnquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Pennfield football schedule

Week 9

Game: Pennfield vs. Detroit Catholic League crossoverWhen: 7 p.m., Oct. 242013 Record: tbaLast season: tbaLast 10 years vs. tba: 0-oThe Skinny: With a new conference Pennfield needed to find two non-conference games to add to the schedule. In the final week of the season, the Panthers will play a team from the Detroit Catholic League - yet to be determined - based on how teams finish in that league.

Bill Broderick

2014 Harper Creek High Football Schedule

A look at the 2014 Harper Creek football schedule as the Beavers play in the Interstate Eight Athletic Conference

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CaledoniaGannett Michigan

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Harper Creek football schedule

Week 1

Game: Harper Creek at CaledoniaWhen: 7 p.m., Aug.
282013 Record: Caledonia: 5-4Last season: Harper Creek did not play Caledonia in regular season; First meeting between two schoolsLast 10 years vs. Caledonia: 0-0The Skinny: With a new conference Harper Creek needed to find two non-conference games to add to the schedule. The Beavers will play Caledonia for the first time in school history. Caledonia is from the strong OK White Conference and made the playoffs one in the last four years.

Jackson NorthwestGannett Michigan

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Harper Creek football schedule

Week 2

Game: Jackson Northwest at Harper Creek When: 7 p.m., Sept. 52013 Record: Jackson Northwest: 5-4Last season: Harper Creek did not play Jackson Northwest in regular season; Harper Creek last played Jackson Northwest in 1982, losing 14-0Last 10 years vs. Jackson Northwest: 0-0The Skinny: With a new conference Harper Creek will play seven Interstate Eight games, including facing several teams for the first time. Jackson Northwest did play the Beavers in the Twin Valley in the '80s. The Mounties haven't made the playoffs since 1993.

Jackson Lumen ChristiThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Harper Creek football schedule

Week 3

Game: Jackson Lumen Christi at Harper CreekWhen: 7 p.m., Sept. 122013 Record: Jackson Lumen Christi: 9-1Last season: Harper Creek did not play Jackson Lumen Christi in regular season; Harper Creek last played Jackson Lumen Christi in 2011, winning, 35-22Last 10 years vs. Jackson Lumen Christi: 2-3The Skinny: With a new conference Harper Creek will play seven Interstate Eight games, including facing several teams for the first time. Jackson Lumen Christi did play the Beavers in the SMAC from 2000s, joining the SMAC East from 2007-2011. The Titans have made the playoffs every year since 1992.

CharlotteThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Harper Creek football schedule

Week 4

Game: Harper Creek at CharlotteWhen: 7 p.m., Sept. 192013 Record: Charlotte: 7-3Last season: Harper Creek did not play Charlotte in regular season; Harper Creek last played Charlotte in the playoffs in 2012, winning, 35-21Last 10 years vs. Charlotte: 1-0The Skinny: With a new conference Harper Creek will play seven Interstate Eight games, including facing several teams for the first time. Charlotte did play the Beavers in the playoffs a few years ago, and the Orioles were part of the Beavers' non-conference schedule for several years in the 1990s. Charlotte has made the playoffs twice in the last five years.

PennfieldThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Harper Creek football schedule

Week 5

Game: Harper Creek at PennfieldWhen: 7 p.m., Sept. 262013 Record: Pennfield: 10-2Last season: Harper Creek did not play Pennfieldi in regular season; Harper Creek last played Pennfield in 2000, winning, 21-0Last 10 years vs. Pennfield: 0-0The Skinny: Pennfield is a city rival of Harper Creek, that has rarely met on the football field. That will change with the start of the Interstate Eight. The two teams played a short-lived four-game series in football in the late 1990s. Pennfield has made the playoffs every year since 1998.

Harper CreekThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Harper Creek football schedule

Week 6

Game: Jackson Parma Western at Harper CreekWhen: 7 p.m., Oct. 32013 Record: Jackson Parma Western: 2-7Last season: Harper Creek did not play Jackson Parma Western in regular season; Harper Creek last played Jackson Parma Western in 2000, winning, 62-0Last 10 years vs. Jackson Parma Western: 0-0The Skinny: With a new conference Harper Creek will play seven Interstate Eight games, including facing several teams for the first time. Jackson Parma Western did play the Beavers in the Twin Valley until 2000. The Panthers have only made the playoffs once since 1976. This is also the Homecoming Game for Harper Creek.

ColdwaterThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Harper Creek football schedule

Week 7

Game:Harper Creek at ColdwaterWhen: 7 p.m., Oct. 102013 Record: Coldwater: 5-5Last season: Harper Creek defeated Coldwater in regular season, 39-9Last 10 years vs. Coldwater: 10-0The Skinny: In the new conference Harper Creek is joined by Marshall and Coldwater, who also left the SMAC to join the Interstate Eight. Coldwater made the playoffs for the first time since 1986 last season, but has struggled against the Beavers, having not beaten them since 1992.

MarshallThe Enquirer

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Harper Creek football schedule

Week 8

Game: Marshall at Harper CreekWhen: 7 p.m., Oct. 172013 Record: Marshall 2-7Last season: Harper Creek defeated Marshall in regular season, 14-6.Last 10 years vs. Marshall: 6-4The Skinny: In the new conference Harper Creek is joined by Marshall and Coldwater, who also left the SMAC to join the Interstate Eight. Marshall went to the state championship game in 2009, but the Redhawks have only made the playoffs once since then. This is the Hall of Fame game for Harper Creek.

EverettGannett Michigan

Team-by-team look at the 2014 Harper Creek football schedule

Week 9

Game: Harper Creek at Lansing EverettWhen: 7 p.m.,Oct. 242013 Record: Lansing Everett: 6-4Last season: Harper Creek did not play Lansing Everett in regular season; It is the first meeting between the two schools.Last 10 years vs. Everett: 0-0The Skinny: With a new conference Harper Creek will play seven Interstate Eight games, including facing several teams for the first time. Everett is a Class A school that plays in the Capital Area Activities Conference and has been in the playoffs twice since 2009.